Lead Medical Supply Technician, Sterile Processing Service (SPS) for Veterans Health Administration (VHA), The Lead MST, SPS interprets and follows the policies and procedures of SPS including Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) inventory management areas to perform his/her daily functions within the established guidelines and demonstrates the ability to work effectively and efficiently.

Duties

The Lead Medical Supply Technician, Sterile Processing Service (SPS) works in support of the SPS Management team. Distributes and prioritizes workload among employees in accordance with established workflow and/or job specializations, Assures an even workflow and distribution of the workload. Revises work schedules to meet anticipated and unanticipated changes in the workload. Assigns work to staff based on experience and training needs. Monitors and reports on the status of work. Ensures SOPs and local and VHA mandates are followed during the performance of workflow. Monitors and reports on the status of work through the SPS Quality Assurance program. Reviews work in progress or spot checks work not requiring review to ensure completed work meets supervisors' instructions on such things as work sequence, procedures, methods, and deadlines. Assesses the quality and quantity of work by reviewing the cleaning, reprocessing, and distribution of technical reusable medical equipment. Provides information to management officials concerning performance issues, assignment changes and task completion, Instructs employees on work-related activities, policies, procedures, and goals. Endoscope experience preferred. Certification from a nationally accredited organization (HSPA or CBSPD) preferred. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 3:30pm - Midnight. Maybe required to work outside normal tour of duty to include weekends and holidays, Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Relocation Incentives: Not Authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. GS-07, Lead Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) Must have one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-6). AND In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following: - Ability to instruct staff on the correct procedures and protocols for completing assignments. - Skill in communicating with staff to ensure compliance with written directives, rules and regulations. - Skill in interpersonal relationships in dealing with employees, team leaders, and managers. - Knowledge of sterility principles in order to instruct staff on decontamination procedures. - Ability to lead individuals, manage priorities, and schedule work assignments. The Lead MST works in support of the Sterile Processing Service (SPS) management team. Distributes and prioritizes workload among employees in accordance with established workflow and/or job specializations. Assures an even workflow and distribution of the workload. Revises work schedules to meet anticipated and unanticipated changes in the workload. Assigns work to staff based on experience and training needs. Monitors and reports on the status of work. Ensures SOPs and SPS mandates are followed during the performance of workflow. Reviews work in progress or spot checks work not requiring review to ensure completed work meets supervisors' instructions on such things as work sequence, procedures, methods, and deadlines. Assesses the quality and quantity of work by reviewing the cleaning, reprocessing, and distribution of technical medical equipment, material and instrumentation. Provides information to management officials concerning performance issues, assignment changes and task completion. Instructs employees on work-related activities, policies, procedures and goals.

Contacts

• Address Central Virginia VA Health Care System 1201 Broad Rock Boulevard Richmond, VA 23249 US
• Name: Thomas Masters
• Phone: 757-604-8890
• Email: [email protected]